Just another little peek into my life. =)
I don’t look forward to growing a year older. Who does, right? Sometimes I feel as if there’s extra pressure to be more accomplished, to be something greater, and I’m worried that I don’t meet those expectations.
But birthdays are always fun too. What’s the best part about birthdays? The birthday cards! Lol. It’s the always the best part of birthdays and Christmases for me because it’s the most sentimental. I love reading what people write to me.
I turn 27 today, the 15th, but I celebrated with friends a few days earlier, because it was the only time we were all free. I wanted to dedicate this post to my friends, who know who they are and have been there for me through the years.
We had dinner at the Cheesecake Factory at Hillsdale Shopping Center in San Mateo. I know it’s odd that I ended up going to a chain restaurant, but I love the food there and the cheesecakes are amazing though so very fattening. I figured it’s okay every once in awhile though to live it up =)
I ordered my favorite dish, Chicken Madeira. One of these days, I’m going to figure out how to make this dish and share the recipe with you. I’ll have to run out to get Madeira wine first though!
Some of the other foods we ordered.
Complimentary bread.
Mozzarella, tomato, and basil flatbread.
Skinny shrimp tacos.
Chicken Madeira and Herb Crusted Salmon Combo.
As for the presents? I love cards as I said above. This was perfect and so true!
And the ultimate surprise was this. But… I haven’t opened it yet because I don’t have a cover to protect it. Yes, I’m one of those people. I can’t stand scratches on my screens. It drives me crazy. lol.
This post is really just a public thank you to my friends =)
Anyways, I’m about to post a yummy pancake recipe for you guys to start the weekend right. Have a wonderful weekend!
Happy 27th birthday! That looks delicious!
Thank you!
Happy birthday! It looks like you had a fun dinner and a nice celebration. Enjoy your day!
Thank you so much!
Happy birthday! Your dinner looks very delicious. 27th is a good year. I wish you all the best!!!
Thank you so much!
Happy birthday! I turned 34 on my last birthday and I can say that every year my love gets better and better!
Also I love Cheesecake Factory! I wish I could somehow eat the cheesecake (especially the red velvet one) for every meal without getting fat. 🙂
Thank you! I know, the red velvet is so delicious! I always eat their cheesecake slices in more than one sitting. That way I don’t feel as guilty.
Happy Birthday Andrea! I hope it was a great one for you 🙂
Thank you so much, Jess!
Happy Birthday, really great day. I am just a little older, about 30 and believe me, it’s better and better with age. Wish you really great day and amazing year 😉
Thank you so much!
Your welcome, just enjoy in life 🙂
Happy Birthday whatever the number. 🙂 I’m sure the food was great but where were the desserts. LOL And, a card always beats social media – good friends know that don’t they. 🙂
I know. I love a card more than anything else. It could even be a message written on a piece of paper. It’s the sentimental part that I like. No desserts! I always tell myself that I should order the dessert first, but I don’t always do that. I only ate half of the dish before I was full. I brought the rest home. There was no more room for dessert, sadly.
Happy Birthday! I’m glad you spent it with those you love! The card is adorable! I had forgotten about the Cheesecake Factory, great food!! Hugz to you from Lisa and Bear
Thank you so much! I love Cheesecake Factory, but it’s not exactly the place you can afford to go often or to eat at that often. All those cheesecakes are so tempting!
Happy Birthday, the food all looks delicious. I’m glad you had a fun day 🙂
Thank you, Claudia!
Happy Birthday!!!! The only thing I like about each birthday is being a little wiser each year – oh, ok, and possibly getting a new book! 🙂
Thank you! I love books too! But I haven’t received any in a long time. lol